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        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Are you an early riser? Do you want to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and socialize with other local seniors? Join us each Monday for Morning Chat. 
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
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        May
      
    
          
        17
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Friends of the Library Meeting
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
        
               
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Friends of the Library Foundation for their next open meeting. Learn more about the organization, upcoming projects and fundraisers, and how you can help! 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
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            Join our book discussion on second Mondays of the month. New members are always welcome!  
            This month's book: Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
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            If you like your mysteries with tea and cats, then join us the third Thursday of each month to discuss a new cozy mystery.
            This month's book: A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales 
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
                          Event Details:  
            We are looking for some volunteers to help us prep for future programs and events with the library. Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy an afternoon at the library.  
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  | 
              
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        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
          Room: 
          Meeting Room
         
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            Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of themed BINGO on the second Wednesday of each month! Bring your family and friends to these free gatherings and enjoy an afternoon of excitement and community.
            This month's theme: Arts and Crafts May-hem. Some very special prizes!!! 
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  |  |  | 
              
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      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Teen Volunteer
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted. 
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
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        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share based on a recipe from each month's cookbook. The club will vote on upcoming cookbooks.  Cookbook club meets every third Monday of each month. New members are always welcome. 
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            Please be advised that food served at the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.
  
    
  
            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Teen Volunteer
        
                
      5:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
 
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            Teens 13 and up, get your school related community service hours at the library! Please bring any school paperwork that will need to be signed. Please visit the Youth Department desk on the day of volunteering. Only school related community service is permitted. 
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            Please be aware that Manhattan-Elwood Public Library may take photos and/or video at this event. MEPLD may use the photographs/videos in publications or other media material produced, including but not limited to: brochures, newsletters, website content, social media, etc. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal information without an approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian. If a person does not want to have their image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or the event organizers.   |  |  | 
              
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Virtual: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
         
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District Main Branch
         
                          Event Details:  
            For registration on this virtual event, click on the LINK 
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